Carnival Q3 10-Q: Record $1.92B Net Income, $929M Buybacks, Debt Down $2.8B
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Summary
Carnival's Q3 10-Q confirms record $1.92B net income and adds detail on $929M in buybacks, $2.8B debt reduction, and the completed DLC unification to Bermuda.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CCL
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Record Q3 Net Income
Net income attributable to Carnival Corporation Ltd. reached $1.92B for Q3 2026, up from $1.85B in Q3 2025, on revenue of $8.44B.
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Aggressive Share Repurchases
Carnival repurchased 20.3M shares in Q3 at an average price of $27.03, totaling $549M for the quarter and $929M for the nine months, with $1.562B remaining under the $2.5B program.
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Debt Reduction Continues
Total debt fell to $24.56B from $27.38B at November 30, 2025, a reduction of $2.8B, with interest expense down 17% year-over-year for the nine months.
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DLC Unification Completed
Carnival completed the unification of its dual-listed company structure and redomiciliation from Panama to Bermuda in May 2026, with Carnival plc shares exchanged one-for-one.
Analysis · CCL · Energy & Transportation
Carnival's Q3 10-Q confirms the record results announced earlier today and adds the full financial picture: $5.3B operating cash flow for the nine months, total debt reduced by $2.8B since November, and $929M in share repurchases under the $2.5B program. The company also completed its DLC unification and redomiciliation to Bermuda in May 2026, settled $1.1B of convertible notes, and expects to file a new S-3 shelf registration today. Fuel costs rose sharply — up $149M in Q3 alone — and EU ETS compliance costs are expected to hit approximately $160M in 2026, pressuring margins even as demand stays strong.
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